FY24 December Bi-Monthly

Includes Multiple Live Events. The next is on 12/05/2023 at 8:45 AM (EST)

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Learn and engage with MASBO members as they explore how allocated resources are connected to the implementation of the updated SOA plan template, classroom observations, and in technology. Hear how SBAs are directly impacting student learning as mentors. DESE representatives will provide updates on the school nutrition program and fiscal considerations. Show your understanding by completing an online evaluation.

Michael Knight

School Business Administrator

Greater Lowell Regional Vocational Technical

Michael Knight, MBA is the School Business Administrator Greater Lowell Regional Vocational Technical School District. Michael has worked in the field of school business for 6 years and was credited with implementing cost saving strategies saving over $400,000 annually in his previous school district, Groton-Dunstable Regional. Previous to working in school business Michael worked in technology and construction sales.

Michael’s goal serving as a board member would be to help foster an environment of continuous learning and thought share within MASBO. The greatest strength MASBO has is the membership, there are millions of hours of experience collectively held by the MASBO membership and finding ways to share and memorialize the lessons learned from this experience would be his top priority.

When not crunching budget numbers, Michael enjoys playing golf, hiking with his dog, and watching sports.   

Dr. James Mealey

Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations

North Andover Public Schools

BS History - Northeastern University, MBA - Boston University, Ed.D. - New England College; Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations, North Andover Schools, since 2009; MASBO Board member

Ryan Camire

Director of Digital Learning and Technology

Millis Public Schools

Once graduating college I taught High School math in a private special education school in the Boston area. During this time I piloted technology tools to best meet the needs of students. This led me to receive my Masters degree in Curriculum and Technology. After teaching I worked for JFYNet, a Boston non-profit for 8 years where I was in 40+ school districts around CT, MA, RI, DC developing technology based custom education programs for students to prepare for various tests as well as credit recovery. Following JFYNet I spent 9 years in the Medway Public Schools as a technology integration specialist and finally then landed as the Director of Digital Learning and Technology in Millis where I have completed my first full year.

Terry Wiggin

Director of Finance and Human Resources

Millis Public Schools

Robert O'Donnell

Director of School Finance

Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Rob O’Donnell is the Director of School Finance at DESE. The unit that he oversees is responsible for the Chapter 70 program, charter tuition and reimbursement calculations, school choice, the End of Year Report data collection, and the development of related data reports.

Jay Sullivan

Associate Commissioner, School Finance and District Support Center; MASBO Treasurer

Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Jay Sullivan is the Associate Commissioner for District & School Finance in the Department of Elementary & Secondary Education. In this capacity, he directs the Offices of School Finance, School Business and Regional Governance. He also oversees a variety of financial programs, including Special Education Circuit Breaker, School accounting, End of Year Financial Reporting and Auditing, Transportation, as well as federal compliance issues relative to maintenance of effort requirements and the calculation of district’s indirect cost rates. Jay has worked for the Department for over 43 years as an auditor, administrator and business manager.

Daniel Gale

Director of Finance and Operations

Hudson Public Schools

Daniel Gale has been in school finance since 2008 and has worked in Worcester, Clinton, Grafton, and now Hudson.  He graduated from Bucknell University with a major in Business Mgmt and from Clark University with a Master in Public Administration, and also completed the MASBO licensure program.  Daniel is currently on the Board of Directors of MASBO.  He enjoys professional development and collaborating with colleagues.  When not in the office, he enjoys playing all sports, especially golf, with friends and with his son.

Margaret Raymond Driscoll

Executive Director

MASBO

Margaret Raymond Driscoll is MASBO's Executive Director and was previously its Professional Development Coordinator. She started her career in private industry and then volunteered her time at her childrens' elementary school, overseeing the development and implementation of a new library media center and managing it for nine years. Margaret is in her 15th year as a Melrose School Committee member.

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Recorded 12/05/2023  |  60 minutes
Recorded 12/05/2023  |  60 minutes
SOA Plans in Action: Improving Outcomes for Students
12/05/2023 at 8:45 AM (EST)  |  60 minutes
12/05/2023 at 8:45 AM (EST)  |  60 minutes
Budget Resources in Action: Observing Classroom Instruction
12/05/2023 at 10:15 AM (EST)  |  45 minutes
12/05/2023 at 10:15 AM (EST)  |  45 minutes
Download Classroom Observation Rubric
Open to download resource.
Open to download resource.
Upload Completed Classroom Observation Rubric - DUE NOVEMBER 15!
Graded as Pass/Fail | Due Date: 11/16/2023
Graded as Pass/Fail | Due Date: 11/16/2023 After observing a classroom, please upload your completed Observation Rubric. Your document will be reviewed by MASBO's Instructional Leadership PD sub-committee as they plan their session for the December 5 Bi-Monthly. You will earn 2 PDPs in Instructional Leadership for taking the time to complete a classroom observation.
Latest and Greatest in School Meals*
12/05/2023 at 11:30 AM (EST)  |  45 minutes
12/05/2023 at 11:30 AM (EST)  |  45 minutes
SBAs in Action: Impacting Student Learning & Creating a Student Technology Team
12/05/2023 at 1:00 PM (EST)  |  90 minutes
12/05/2023 at 1:00 PM (EST)  |  90 minutes
PDP Certificate
4.50 PDPs credits  |  Certificate available
4.50 PDPs credits  |  Certificate available
Board Meeting - All MASBO members may attend!
11/22/2023 at 3:00 PM (EST)  |  120 minutes
11/22/2023 at 3:00 PM (EST)  |  120 minutes
Professional Support Program Debrief (Program Participants Only) - Must have "Teams" app
12/05/2023 at 3:00 PM (EST)  |  60 minutes
12/05/2023 at 3:00 PM (EST)  |  60 minutes